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R212 JVW

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,917 mi
Last recorded112,917 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 JVW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 112,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 112,916 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insucre

handbrake lever high

Pass 21 May 2010 106,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 96,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 88,892 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 82,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2006 74,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 74,125 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 65,033 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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R212 JVW is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 98,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R212 JVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R212 JVW registered?

R212 JVW is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R212 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 JVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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